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Catello Family History

Catello Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Castello, Cabello, Catallo, Capello, Carello, Capelle, Castell

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Where is the Catello family from?

You can see how Catello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Catello family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Catello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Catello families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Catello's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Catello families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Catello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Catello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Catello. 78% of Catello men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Catello women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Catello were Machinist and Shuttler.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Oper On Dresse
    16%
  • Shuttler
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Catello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Catello census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 361 immigration records available for the last name Catello. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 106 military records available for the last name Catello. For the veterans among your Catello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Catello lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Catello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Catello in 1960 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Catello ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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